Comprehensive Plan

Our mission: Nurture and challenge for success.

As per the Chapter 4 regulations established by the PA Department of Education, school districts are to develop and submit a Comprehensive Plan every six years. Part One of the Plan covered the first three years of the six-year requirement (2017-2021) - with a one year extension due to the pandemic. The Manheim Township School District facilitated Part Two of the strategic planning process during the 2021-2022 school year, in preparation for its implementation during the 2022-2023 school year. The new Plan is written through the 2024-2025 school year.

The 2022-2025 Comprehensive Plan was adopted by the Board of School Directors on August 18, 2022. The Plan meets the requirements of the following statutes:

Chapter 4 (Academic Standards & Assessment)
Chapter 12 (Student Services)
Chapter 16 (Gifted Education)
Chapter 49 (Teacher Certification, Induction, Professional Development)

Download our detailed District Comprehensive Plan

Summary of Plan

3 Goals & Initiatives

Photo that describes different parts of the Comprehensive Plan.

1

Implementing effective instructional strategies district wide incorporating 21st century learning and innovation skills

Targeted effective instructional practices supporting specific areas of need
Technology integration within classroom instruction Gr. K-12
Common assessments & grading practices Gr. 5-12
Standards-aligned common curriculum Gr. 5-12

2

Addressing barriers to student learning in order to increase student achievement & graduation rates

Mental health supports for students Gr. K-12
Transition resources and processes to help students transition into elementary school, intermediate school, middle school, high school, and beyond
Comprehensive differentiated professional development framework for educators and instructional support staff

3

Ensuring academically at-risk students are identified early and are supported with needs-based interventions

Early learning programs for building literacy & readiness for school age learning programs
Universal screening process
Comprehensive Gr. K-12 Assessment Plan
Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) Gr. K-6
Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Gr. K-6